עָצֵב
a.tsev
worker
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Hebrew word "a.tsev" (H6092) is defined as a "worker." With only one occurrence in the Bible, its usage is extremely limited. However, this single instance provides insight into its meaning. The word "a.tsev" likely refers to a manual laborer or craftsman, someone who engages in physical work or skilled trades. Its significance lies in its specificity, offering a nuanced understanding of the types of occupations that existed in ancient Israelite society. Given its rarity, "a.tsev" does not have a broad range of usage, but its presence in the biblical text highlights the importance of manual labor and skilled craftsmanship in the ancient world.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text